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hexapla

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛksəplə/
Definition of hexapla

noun

  • a sixfold text in parallel columns, especially of the Old Testament.

Origin:

early 17th century (originally referring to Origen's edition of the Old Testament): from Greek, neuter plural of hexaploos 'sixfold', from hex 'six' + ploos '-fold'

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